Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores

Not your grandmother’s hotel, the Casa Andina Miraflores brings a hip and modern edge to a corporate hotel right in the heart of Miraflores.

• The trendy coffee bar in the lobby
• The central location and reasonable prices
• The way Peruvian art is incorporated into the décor

Not quite as grand as the Miraflores Park, the Casa Andina Private Collection is contemporary and cutting-edge. The seventeen-story property, formerly the Miraflores César, is the Casa Andina flagship and has a distinctly younger, more modern sophistication than the city’s other top hotels. Set in the heart of Miraflores, around the corner from the legendary Astrid & Gastón restaurant, it is seen by many residents as a shining symbol of Peru’s promise. Because the five-star César, once a major gathering place, was shuttered for years, the Casa Andina represents rebirth and ingenuity. Contemporary Peruvian art hangs in the lobby, where young businessmen lounge on the couches texting on their iphones. Another seating area may be taken over by ladies meeting for a drink after shopping or touring. The trendy coffee bar Sama invites locals and guests alike to stay awhile, with its racks of magazines and books and free Internet. The piano from the César still holds pride of place in the bar area. An attractive restaurant draws an after-work crowd, and in the back of the lobby is a small outpost of the stylish Indigo shop.

In its youthful and not overly grand design, the hotel will remind U.S. visitors more of a W than a Four Seasons. The 148 guest rooms have a few Peruvian touches, like alpaca blankets and books on the Andes, but the furniture and bathrooms are pretty standard—comfortable rather than memorable. Although it lacks the ocean views of the Miraflores Park, the Casa Andina is within walking distance of the legendary Astrid & Gastón restaurant and the antiques market. It also has covered heated pool, a hit with families traveling in the winter months.

Those seeking a younger, hipper and less expensive urban hotel than the Miraflores Park or the Hotel B.

Those looking for a resort atmosphere or a grand option should go instead to Lima Country Club Hotel or Miraflores Park, respectively. Also, some of the Senior Suites have Jacuzzis and sinks in the bedrooms, which many guests may find unappealing.